Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has reportedly gone missing, sparking concern among his fans.
The news of his disappearance surfaced after a social media post revealed that the artist had not been heard from in three days—a rare occurrence for the outspoken musician known for his consistent online presence.
Before his disappearance, Speed Darlington had made headlines for taunting fellow Nigerian superstar Burna Boy in a viral video.
The video, released in the wake of American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest, featured Speed Darlington sarcastically mocking Burna Boy, questioning how much “oil” Diddy had used on him—a reference to Burna Boy’s well-known association with the rapper.
The post circulating online from a concerned fan noted that attempts to reach Speed Darlington had been unsuccessful.
The fan speculated that the artist’s disappearance might be connected to his controversial remarks about Burna Boy.
The post urged fans to assist in locating the missing artist and to share any information that might help.
As of now, Speed Darlington’s whereabouts remain unknown, and his disappearance has raised further questions about potential tensions stemming from his comments about Burna Boy.
Fans and the wider Nigerian music community are anxiously awaiting updates.